Whether you’re a seasoned traveler with thousands of Frequent Flier Miles, or someone who is planning a vacation to a distant location, you are likely to experience some of the symptoms of “jet lag.” With some simple adjustments, you can avoid the new time zone getting the best of you.
Jet lag has to do with the direction you’re flying as well as how long your trip will be. If you are headed east to west, you will typically experience lighter effects than when traveling eastward. This can be attributed to “loosing” time and moving your body forward.
Some simple adjustments before, during and after your arrival can help minimize some of the side effects of jet lag.
Before
• Get plenty of rest before your trip.
• Anticipate the time change for trips by getting up and going to bed earlier several days prior to an eastward trip and later for a westward trip.
• Avoid any heavy meals starting the day before your trip through the day after your arrival.
• Seek exposure to bright light in the evening if traveling westward, in the morning if traveling eastward. Select a flight that allows early evening arrival and stay up until 10 p.m. local time.
During
• Upon boarding the plane, change your watch to the destination time zone.
• If its night time at your destination, try sleeping on the plane. If yo’s daytime try to say awake or take short power naps.
• Keep hydrated and avoid alcohol & caffeine.
• On long flights, get up and move around. Even simple stretching will keep the blood flowing and
After
• Once you arrive at your hotel, take time to freshen up. Washing your face and brushing your teeth can have an astounding impact on how you feel.
• Spend some time in the sun. Exposure to natural sunlight will help you body adjust to your new time.
Of course there is no one way that is perfect for everyone but with a little planning, these tricks will help make your next trip more enjoyable. So, where do you want to go next?
• Get plenty of rest before your trip.
• Anticipate the time change for trips by getting up and going to bed earlier several days prior to an eastward trip and later for a westward trip.
• Avoid any heavy meals starting the day before your trip through the day after your arrival.
• Seek exposure to bright light in the evening if traveling westward, in the morning if traveling eastward. Select a flight that allows early evening arrival and stay up until 10 p.m. local time.
During
• Upon boarding the plane, change your watch to the destination time zone.
• If its night time at your destination, try sleeping on the plane. If yo’s daytime try to say awake or take short power naps.
• Keep hydrated and avoid alcohol & caffeine.
• On long flights, get up and move around. Even simple stretching will keep the blood flowing and
After
• Once you arrive at your hotel, take time to freshen up. Washing your face and brushing your teeth can have an astounding impact on how you feel.
• Spend some time in the sun. Exposure to natural sunlight will help you body adjust to your new time.
Of course there is no one way that is perfect for everyone but with a little planning, these tricks will help make your next trip more enjoyable. So, where do you want to go next?
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